Well, if there are $500/pair Chief Cylinders on the market, it would seem that Sport Scout cylinders are a economic possibility seeing as they are now so scarce. One of the beauties of Sand Casting is that small runs are almost as economical as large runs. FHP did have the patterns and were producing, were the patterns that bad that they can't be re-used with a better foundry?

Hey HuckYou could email S&S and ask, the more inquiries that they receive the more motivated they may be.I emailed them about eight months ago about the online catalogue.that lists the sport scout cylinders and there availability.They said they where working on it and I believe mentioned 09 but you know how that goes.There are others working on the sport scout cylinders also so they are coming.Holt in CA made some sets of the square base that are currently being run on some racers with good success.As Panic saysS&S probably doesn't see the volume sales they want or need .Z

zooma wrote:Hey HuckYou could email S&S and ask, the more inquiries that they receive the more motivated they may be.I emailed them about eight months ago about the online catalogue.that lists the sport scout cylinders and there availability.They said they where working on it and I believe mentioned 09 but you know how that goes.There are others working on the sport scout cylinders also so they are coming.Holt in CA made some sets of the square base that are currently being run on some racers with good success.As Panic saysS&S probably doesn't see the volume sales they want or need .Z

Enfield Racing's site stated they have secured foundry gear & anticipate big base cylinders available in the second half of 2011. I know we have heard this before, but it does provide some hope. Cylinders, or the lack of same are what has brought my progress to a grinding halt. Can't balance wheels without knowing piston weights, can't buy pistons without jugs...vicious cycle.

Hi Guys, The cats going to be out of the bag shortly.THE BIG BASE SPORT SCOUT CYLINDERS ARE NOW BEING OFFERED FOR SALE! It is my understanding that these cylinders will also fit the 101 Scout. At this point we have cast 5 sets of cylinders, modified all the fixturing, and written completely new CNC programs.They are 100% made in USA, cast in certified Grade 30 cast iron at a small foundry in Rhode Island whose owner is a past president of the American Foundry Society, stress relieved and normalized, then machined in house on our own CNC machining centers. Every effort has been made to maintain the highest quality and to be a bolt on fit to the original parts from the Indian factory. Actual changes from the original include slightly thicker and 1/4" larger base flange, blind holes for head bolts, with smaller and better shaped ports. Cylinders are sold unpainted, standard bore -.003 ready to hone, valve seats and bowls roughed, ports as cast, machined for standard nipples. All other machine work completely done. Rather than discount our parts to be able to wholesale to other sellers, we prefer to only sell direct and spend the dollar difference in making the highest quality product on the reproduction market. To compliment these new cylinders we are having brand new forged racing pistons manufactured by Wiseco. Designed to fit standard rods they feature the Bonneville pop up, coated skirts, rings are all modern state of the art - 1 mm top, 1.2 mm second, and a 3 piece oil, top ring is gas ported. Standard bore only at this time. We are aware of earlier cylinders manufactured from these same patterns which were not 100% correctly machined. These have “USA” cast on the outside flange of the cylinder base. We will attempt to re-machine these parts to a useable condition. Please contact us to discuss. We have also completed the castings for Sport Scout intake manifolds which will accept the standard 3 bolt linkert, 4 bolt , or 38mm Mikuni. Just have to do the fixturing and programing. Lastly, we have castings for the 648 Daytona Racer “BIG BASE” cases. Again they are waiting for the fixturing and CNC programing. These should be ready for sale at the end of 2011.

Sorry for the long response, but I wanted to give everyone all the information.

It is against the forum rules to post prices here.This is a link to my web page which has both prices and photos http://www.enfieldracing.com/indian_scout_17.html . Please keep in mind that while I have not personally examined previous cylinders that had problems, I have talked to several owners.They report that the height of the cylinders is about 1/8" too high and that the diameter of the spigot is too large.both of these problems I should be able to correct.

Change of vender spacesWarren Bennet of 45 Restoration, won't be making it to Davenport this year, so he is letting me use his space. Look for the old Indian and Harley race parts at vendor space O-13.